Goa – An Incomparable Travel Destination in India
Goa is the land of fun and frolic, exciting beaches and carnivals. It is situated between the borders of Maharastra and Karnataka. Because of its constant weather throughout the year and heavy rainfall in monsoon, it is visited by the travelers during all 365 days.
Beaches
Anjuna Beach – Holding the exotic beauty, the beach is famous for beach parties. Popularly known as the freak capital of Goa, it is the topmost visiting beach of the tourists. Baga beach – it is stretched by 30 km to the coastline. Situated between the Baga and Anjuna hills, it provides a visual pleasure to the visitors and its many water sport facilities attract a huge number of tourists. Arambol Beach – it is located near the city of Mapusa. A lot of shops for sea foods and others are also found here. Dona Paula Beach – this beach is called as the Lover’s Paradise. It has multiples of attractions with the scenic beauties of the beach and a number of water sports. Colva Beach – this beach is the most famous among all in the spectacular place. It is called as loners’ paradise as it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The natural beauty with the peaceful surroundings makes it a perfect destination to spend leisure time. Goa tourism is famously known for its beaches that are the wonderful blend of the sea, sand, sun and the sea food.
Churches
After the beaches, the most important tourist attractions are churches with its unique architecture. Basilica of Bom Jesus – it is sited in Old Goa and considered as a World Heritage Monument. It is the most popular church in the city and known for its simplicity and a unique architecture. Se Cathedral – this is one of the most ancient and religious structures in the city. With its splendor, Tuscan style and overwhelming presence, it is the largest church in Asia. The St. Francis of Assisi Church – the beautiful church is lime plastered and the statue of St. Francis is made out of wood. The statue of our lady of Miracles is brought from Sri Lanka. With its marvelous structure, it is worth visiting place.
Temples
Though it is a Christian destination, it has a number of major temples. Some of them are Mangeshi Temple, Shantadurga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, Sri Kamakshi Temple, Sri Vithal Temple, Sri Devki Krishna Temple, Sri Ajanta Temple and Sri Chandreshwar Temple. Temples of Goa are a must see places as its master piece architectures are most beautiful and which lures many visitors along with the Hindu pilgrims all over the globe.
Wildlife
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary – covering 240sq. kms, it is a rich paradise for bird watchers. It is also known for its leopard, elephants, deers and Indian bison. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary – It is the smallest of all and spread around 8sq km. It is a famous picnic spot also. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary are the other famous wildlife sanctuaries.
Apart from these, there are the other things which add more pleasure in your Goa vacations as carnivals, festivals, cuisines, culture, handicrafts and museums.
Abhay is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Goa vacations.
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